In Skellefteå, Sweden, energy provider Skellefteå Kraft is testing how a pink sauna can be powered by electricity from electric vehicle batteries. The unusual project showcases the potential of bidirectional charging. Read more…

Alexander Petrofski, who has worked at Volvo Cars for more than 20 years, will become the Swedish carmaker’s new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Most recently, he was responsible for the company’s smaller models, including the EX30, EX40 and XC40. His predecessor, Anders Bell, will now lead a new startup initiative within Volvo Cars. Read more…

Rome is investing around €116.7 million in decarbonising its public transport system. Most of the funding will go towards new hydrogen and electric buses for public transport operator ATAC. The city will also establish a hub for producing and refuelling green hydrogen at ATAC’s Acilia site. Read more…

Walmart now operates EV fast chargers at 100 of its stores across 20 US states. Most locations have eight to 16 charging points with up to 400 kW, fitted with both CCS and NACS connectors. Read more…

Anthro Energy has begun construction of its first commercial electrolyte factory in the US state of Kentucky. From late 2027, the facility will produce up to 12,000 tonnes of polymer electrolyte per year – enough for battery cells with a total capacity of up to 25 GWh. The technology could also be used in semi-solid and solid-state batteries in the future. Read more…

Opel has pushed back the launch of the next-generation Corsa from 2027 to 2028. CEO Florian Huettl confirmed the new timeline in an interview, saying: “It will arrive in 2028, be fully electric, and cost around €25,000.” Read more…

Suzuki is apparently planning to introduce an electric Kei Car called Vision e-Sky in Europe as early as next year. The micro vehicle is set to debut in its home market of Japan this autumn, with plans to launch in European countries, including the UK, a few months later. Read more…

Hyundai has opened reservations for the Ioniq 3 in the UK, where the compact electric hatchback will be available with two battery sizes. The larger 61 kWh battery is expected to deliver up to 308 miles of range, with prices starting at £22,245. Read more…

Hyundai EV drivers in the US can now charge for 10% less across the Ionna network. The discount is automatically applied via Plug & Charge or Hyundai’s in-app charging service. On top of that, Ionna offers another 10% discount until the end of September. Read more…

The California Energy Commission (CEC) has approved a new $95.2 million investment under the state’s Clean Transportation Program. The largest share, $48 million, is intended for charging infrastructure for electric cars, while commercial vehicles, hydrogen refuelling and workforce training will also receive support. Read more…

The transportation authority in Nevada has granted Tesla, Uber, and Waymo approval for the large-scale operation of up to 8,000 robotaxis in Clark County, including Las Vegas. Of these, Tesla alone has been approved for up to 5,000 vehicles. Read more…

Hubject and Localiser are forming a strategic data partnership which will see data from Hubject’s international network flow into Localiser’s platform. This will enable operators, municipalities, and investors to plan charging infrastructure more precisely and operate existing locations more efficiently. Read more…

Engie Vianeo plans to build four new truck charging parks at motorway service areas in Germany. Two of these are planned on the A7 near Homberg (Efze) and at Gramschatzer Wald, with the others located on the A2 near Lippetal/Hamm and on the A9 near Pfaffenhofen/Schweitenkirchen. MCS charging will also be available. Read more…

Canadian EV charging firm Hypercharge has launched a new home charging programme that offers eligible drivers a free Level 2 charger in return for participating in a reward scheme. Read more…

Shipping and logistics firm DragonSea has received a delivery of 37 Farizon SV electric vans as it continues to electrify its UK fleet. The L1H1 vans will be used to support customers relocating from China to the UK. Read more…

China has launched the largest recall action in its automotive industry to date. Due to potential issues with mechanical emergency door unlocking systems, manufacturers must rectify several million vehicles. Affected brands include Tesla, Xiaomi, Leapmotor, Xpeng, and Zeekr. Read more…

Czech commercial vehicle manufacturer Tatra Trucks has unveiled its first all-electric truck. The Force e-Drive BEV combines a 480 kWh battery with all-wheel drive and up to 550 kW of power. The 8×8 prototype is designed for demanding applications in the construction and mining sectors. Read more…

Hyundai Motor Group’s luxury brand Genesis has unveiled a full-sized eSUV, the GV90, in San Francisco. It is the largest model in the entire group and will be the first vehicle produced at Hyundai’s new facility in Ulsan, South Korea, which is specifically built for EVs. Read more…

Xiaomi’s Smart EV, AI and Other New Initiatives segment remained in the red in Q2 of 2026. Despite significantly higher vehicle deliveries, the division recorded an operating loss of 2.6 billion yuan. However, the deficit has fallen compared to the first quarter. Read more…

Researchers at TU Graz have found a way to significantly increase the ionic conductivity of lithium titanate, potentially opening up new possibilities for the battery anode material. By deliberately introducing defects into the material’s crystal lattice structure, they “activated a previously block pathway” for lithium ions. Read more…